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The Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) is a vast current that helps move water and energy right around our planet, from top to bottom. Scientists say it is slowing down — and might stop altogether, with dire consequences for the global climate if it does.  So how do major ocean currents work, why is it slowing down, and what will happen if it collapses? You can binge more episodes...

Desmond Morris, the English zoologist, film and television producer and writer, has died at the age of 98. 

Chloe Kwan suggests ways in which science education can nurture and sustain interest in science for young people.

Australia lags behind most OECD countries when it comes to percentage of GDP spent on scientific research. Belinda Smith speaks to scientists impacted with a response from science minister Tim Ayres.

After almost 10 years, the Australian Academy of Science has farewelled its CEO, Anna-Maria Arabia. Might she become an ambassador for Australian science?

Michael Bird uses isotopes to construct the nation’s environmental history and human practices over time such as Indigenous burning practices.

The Kimberley region is more than 2000 kilometres north of Western Australia's capital city, Perth. The area is both extremely remote and extremely beautiful. So why is it the proposed location for Australia's biggest "AI factory"? Why do we need this massive AI data centre? And are these factories likely to be built in other remote parts of Australia?  You can binge more episodes of the Lab Notes...

Reese Halter says those determining our laws have very poor science literacy and are not heeding the urgency presented by climate change.

Chloe Kwan continues with her observations of science teaching for primary school students. 

In her Book Plotting the Oceans, Stories of Powerful Maps and their Makers, author Sarah Hamylton traces the intriguing stories of Charles Darwin, Hubert Wilkins, Marie Tharp and Terry Hughes.

Australia will not participate in the European Southern Observatory.

Australians were captivated by the recent Artemis II mission — and they’re hungry for more. New YouGov polling reveals surging national interest in space exploration and its future. You can binge more episodes of the Lab Notes podcast with science editor and presenter Jonathan Webb on the ABC Listen app (Australia). You'll find episodes on animal behaviour, human health, space exploration and so m...

In 1972 Robyn Williams described the Apollo 17 mission for the radio audience. In 2026 Belinda Smith and Janicta Bowler presented the Artemis Explained podcast. Robyn and Belinda celebrate with gifts!

Rhonda Marriott supports Aboriginal families and provides science-based knowledge to women, empowering them during pregnancy and birthing.

When parasitic worms are absent, the immune system sometimes overreacts producing an autoimmune disease. New treatments based on hookworm secretions are showing promise.

DNA from viruses integrates with our own DNA and brings a range of impacts.

Chloe Kwan reflects on what turned her off as a young child and how science teaching for juniors might change to excite more students like her.

A nylon material that can harvest this kind of energy has been developed which is non-toxic, tough, and easy and cheap to make.

Belinda Smith speaks to a chemist about how improving nitrogen fertiliser efficiency not only reduces fertiliser waste, but also helps protects air and waterways.

In 2024, measles claimed an estimated 95,000 lives around the world – despite the fact that we have an effective, affordable vaccine. In Australia, at least 80 cases have been recorded this year. So is measles back?

Penny van Oosterzee argues carbon offsets work and can bring about positive results.

Experiments confirm increased carbon dioxide as is experienced everywhere now due to the burning of fossil fuels, does not stimulate enhanced growth of trees.

Paul Davies canvasses the many amazing applications being realised by quantum theory.

On one distant planet, where the temperature range is extreme, the atmosphere is composed of iron vapour. As the vapour condenses, drops of iron fall to the ground as iron rain.

Rogier Windhorst describes the impact of micro meteorites on space telescopes and possible replacements for both the Hubble and James Webb Space Telescopes.